Saginaw Opinionhttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/saginaw/index.ssf/Local Columns, Blogs, Editorials, Letters and Guest Columns from Saginaw, Michigan.enThu, 08 Dec 2016 06:38:49 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLocal Columns, Blogs, Editorials, Letters and Guest Columns from Saginaw, Michigan.saginaw_opinionhttps://feedburner.google.comJodi McFarland: Keep Saginaw Kicking helps grown-ups exercise the kid inside, for charityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/tqns2rH4tPY/jodi_mcfarland_keep_saginaw_ki.htmlJodi McFarland | jmcfarlan@mlive.comSun, 05 Oct 2014 12:36:23 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2014:/opinion/saginaw/index.ssf/3477.14090765]]>The Saginaw News has fielded a team each year, and with double-elimination play and three years under our belts, that makes a total of six games. We even lent our vocal stylings to start the day with "the Star Spangled Banner," surprising ourselves a little.noThe Saginaw News has fielded a team each year, and with double-elimination play and three years under our belts, that makes a total of six games. We even lent our vocal stylings to start the day with "the Star Spangled Banner," surprising ourselves a littThe Saginaw News has fielded a team each year, and with double-elimination play and three years under our belts, that makes a total of six games. We even lent our vocal stylings to start the day with "the Star Spangled Banner," surprising ourselves a little.http://www.mlive.com/opinion/saginaw/index.ssf/2014/10/jodi_mcfarland_keep_saginaw_ki.htmlPresidential search for Western Michigan is not secret -- but it is confidentialhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/Rb8AQWm3iSU/presidential_search_for_wester.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerThu, 08 Dec 2016 06:38:49 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19784654]]>William D. Johnston is chairman of the Western Michigan University Presidential Search Advisory Committee. If you have a guest column to share,&amp;nbsp;email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. William D. Johnston By...noWilliam D. Johnston is chairman of the Western Michigan University Presidential Search Advisory Committee. If you have a guest column to share,&amp;nbsp;email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. William D. William D. Johnston is chairman of the Western Michigan University Presidential Search Advisory Committee. If you have a guest column to share,&amp;nbsp;email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. William D. Johnston By...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/12/presidential_search_for_wester.htmlJobs are at stake in reform of Michigan's energy lawshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/r6ZqQpr4UT8/jobs_are_at_stake_in_reform_of.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerFri, 02 Dec 2016 07:32:21 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19763397]]>Geno Alessandrini Sr. is business manager for the Michigan Laborers' District Council of the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) which represents over 13,000 members of the Laborers' International Union of North America. If you have a guest column...noGeno Alessandrini Sr. is business manager for the Michigan Laborers' District Council of the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) which represents over 13,000 members of the Laborers' International Union of North America. If you have a guGeno Alessandrini Sr. is business manager for the Michigan Laborers' District Council of the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) which represents over 13,000 members of the Laborers' International Union of North America. If you have a guest column...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/12/jobs_are_at_stake_in_reform_of.htmlIt's time for Congress to erase party lines and deliver a fix for Flint waterhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/h9dzHhNsyTs/its_time_for_congress_to_erase.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerFri, 02 Dec 2016 05:07:30 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19763447]]>Dan Kildee, D-Flint Township, represents the 5th Michigan Congressional District. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, represents the 6th Michigan Congressional District. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our...noDan Kildee, D-Flint Township, represents the 5th Michigan Congressional District. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, represents the 6th Michigan Congressional District. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check ouDan Kildee, D-Flint Township, represents the 5th Michigan Congressional District. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, represents the 6th Michigan Congressional District. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/12/its_time_for_congress_to_erase.html20 undeniable reasons to love the city of Saginawhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/Yz8Dvfrtxh0/things_we_love_about_saginaw.htmlJessica Shepherd | jessica_shepherd@mlive.comFri, 25 Nov 2016 05:45:44 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/saginaw/index.ssf/3477.19643480]]>And really, this is just a fraction of this city's lovable aspects.http://www.mlive.com/opinion/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/11/things_we_love_about_saginaw.htmlA love letter to Saginaw as I leave my hometownhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/qPI41f9RCrw/a_love_to_saginaw_as_i_leave_m.htmltag:lifeandcultureJessica Shepherd | jessica_shepherd@mlive.comFri, 25 Nov 2016 08:59:23 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/saginaw/index.ssf/3477.19682694]]>Dear Saginaw, I love you.noDear Saginaw, I love you.Dear Saginaw, I love you.tag:lifeandculturehttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/11/a_love_to_saginaw_as_i_leave_m.htmlDevelopment bills are crony capitalism on steroidshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/SJFMgpM9BZI/development_bills_are_crony_ca.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerThu, 17 Nov 2016 07:15:02 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19567794]]>Michael LaFaive is director of the Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. James Hohman is the assistant director of the Morey Initiative. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins....noMichael LaFaive is director of the Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. James Hohman is the assistant director of the Morey Initiative. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins....Michael LaFaive is director of the Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. James Hohman is the assistant director of the Morey Initiative. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins....tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/11/development_bills_are_crony_ca.htmlDevelopment bills will rebuild cities and state economyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/zE1RJMLevmM/development_bills_will_rebuild.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerThu, 17 Nov 2016 07:10:22 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19567850]]>Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, represents the 32nd Michigan Senate District. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Ken Horn By State Sen. Ken Horn Just...noKen Horn, R-Frankenmuth, represents the 32nd Michigan Senate District. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Ken Horn By State Sen. Ken Horn Just...Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, represents the 32nd Michigan Senate District. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Ken Horn By State Sen. Ken Horn Just...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/11/development_bills_will_rebuild.htmlAll of Michigan's members of Congress must fight for Flinthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/r632JbSl3eU/all_of_michigans_members_of_co.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerWed, 16 Nov 2016 07:10:47 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19678132]]>Henry Henderson is Midwest director for the Natural Resources Defense Council. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Henry Henderson By Henry Henderson Flint...noHenry Henderson is Midwest director for the Natural Resources Defense Council. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Henry Henderson By Henry Henderson Flint...Henry Henderson is Midwest director for the Natural Resources Defense Council. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Henry Henderson By Henry Henderson Flint...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/11/all_of_michigans_members_of_co.htmlStop using schools as pawns for bad energy policyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/J2gq0s2vklI/stop_using_schools_as_pawns_fo.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerFri, 04 Nov 2016 08:50:23 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19601961]]>Steven Transeth is the principal partner of Transeth &amp;amp; Associates PLLC. He is a former member of the Michigan Public Service Commission and currently serves as a policy advisor to the Citizens for Michigan's Energy Future Coalition. If you have...noSteven Transeth is the principal partner of Transeth &amp;amp; Associates PLLC. He is a former member of the Michigan Public Service Commission and currently serves as a policy advisor to the Citizens for Michigan's Energy Future Coalition. If you have...Steven Transeth is the principal partner of Transeth &amp;amp; Associates PLLC. He is a former member of the Michigan Public Service Commission and currently serves as a policy advisor to the Citizens for Michigan's Energy Future Coalition. If you have...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/11/stop_using_schools_as_pawns_fo.htmlGuest column: Parents are key to turning around failing schoolshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/xIAuPBKD_gg/guest_column_parents_are_key_t.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerWed, 19 Oct 2016 09:32:51 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19486075]]>Dan Hoff taught for nearly 40 years in a variety of schools -- Catholic, public, single-gender, urban, rural, and even overseas. He lives in Mattawan. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/10/guest_column_parents_are_key_t.htmlRaise the renewable energy standard, because conserving is what conservatives dohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/aACFeL-luQU/raise_renewable_energy_standar.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerWed, 19 Oct 2016 08:15:23 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19499568]]>Larry Ward is the executive director of the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Larry Ward By Larry Ward...noLarry Ward is the executive director of the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Larry Ward By Larry Ward...Larry Ward is the executive director of the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Larry Ward By Larry Ward...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/10/raise_renewable_energy_standar.htmlMichigan must embrace the future before it passes us byhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/dCYxf3BSz4o/michigan_must_embrace_the_futu.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerTue, 18 Oct 2016 08:15:13 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19485961]]>Bill Schuette is Michigan's attorney general. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins.&amp;nbsp; And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Bill Schuette The Center for Michigan | Bridge Magazine&amp;nbsp; By Michigan...noBill Schuette is Michigan's attorney general. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins.&amp;nbsp; And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Bill Schuette The Center for Michigan | Bridge Magazine&amp;nbsp; By MiBill Schuette is Michigan's attorney general. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins.&amp;nbsp; And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Bill Schuette The Center for Michigan | Bridge Magazine&amp;nbsp; By Michigan...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/10/michigan_must_embrace_the_futu.htmlEnding 'electric choice' would be financial shock to schoolshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/OFXm6tseOKY/ending_electric_choice_would_b.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerMon, 17 Oct 2016 08:15:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19485987]]>Tim Peraino is the 2016-17 president of the Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative, which has more than 160 school districts and community colleges in the electric choice program. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins....noTim Peraino is the 2016-17 president of the Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative, which has more than 160 school districts and community colleges in the electric choice program. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins....Tim Peraino is the 2016-17 president of the Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative, which has more than 160 school districts and community colleges in the electric choice program. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins....tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/10/ending_electric_choice_would_b.htmlFor dental care in underserved areas, let's use the work force we havehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/R5jhlra8TV0/for_dental_care_in_underserved.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerTue, 20 Sep 2016 08:43:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19317221]]>Dr. Margaret Gingrich is a dentist who has practiced in Mecosta County for more than 12 years, has taught at Ferris State University for 12 years and has been a&amp;nbsp;PA 161 dentist for more than two years. If you have...noDr. Margaret Gingrich is a dentist who has practiced in Mecosta County for more than 12 years, has taught at Ferris State University for 12 years and has been a&amp;nbsp;PA 161 dentist for more than two years. If you have...Dr. Margaret Gingrich is a dentist who has practiced in Mecosta County for more than 12 years, has taught at Ferris State University for 12 years and has been a&amp;nbsp;PA 161 dentist for more than two years. If you have...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/09/for_dental_care_in_underserved.htmlChemotherapy coverage bill gives hope to cancer patients -- like mehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/VGuDF2xmG5w/chemotherapy_coverage_bill_giv.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerWed, 14 Sep 2016 08:34:16 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19269107]]>Wanda Sebestin is a 63-year-old cancer patient and retiree from Mackinac County. She is a member of numerous patient support groups, including the Life Raft Group and GIST Support International. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion...noWanda Sebestin is a 63-year-old cancer patient and retiree from Mackinac County. She is a member of numerous patient support groups, including the Life Raft Group and GIST Support International. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion...Wanda Sebestin is a 63-year-old cancer patient and retiree from Mackinac County. She is a member of numerous patient support groups, including the Life Raft Group and GIST Support International. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/09/chemotherapy_coverage_bill_giv.htmlAutonomous vehicle legislation would pave way for safe, orderly rollout http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/sWnmW5J8cQA/autonomous_vehicle_legislation.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerWed, 07 Sep 2016 08:36:49 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19234284]]>Luis Canales is executive director of global corporate affairs at Nexteer, a Michigan-based supplier of advance steering and driveline systems that employs more than 5,000 people. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And...noLuis Canales is executive director of global corporate affairs at Nexteer, a Michigan-based supplier of advance steering and driveline systems that employs more than 5,000 people. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. AndLuis Canales is executive director of global corporate affairs at Nexteer, a Michigan-based supplier of advance steering and driveline systems that employs more than 5,000 people. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/09/autonomous_vehicle_legislation.htmlLet districts decide when school starts in Michiganhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/hBgDGkW8FA8/let_districts_decide_when_scho.htmltag:impacttag:impact-advocacyMLive Media Group Editorial BoardMon, 05 Sep 2016 09:09:05 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19213899]]>This is the opinion of the MLive Editorial Board. As we prepare to put our kids back on the school bus, it seems like a good time to point out that the post-Labor Day start date isn't just a tradition...noThis is the opinion of the MLive Editorial Board. As we prepare to put our kids back on the school bus, it seems like a good time to point out that the post-Labor Day start date isn't just a tradition...This is the opinion of the MLive Editorial Board. As we prepare to put our kids back on the school bus, it seems like a good time to point out that the post-Labor Day start date isn't just a tradition...tag:impact, tag:impact-advocacyhttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/09/let_districts_decide_when_scho.htmlLGBT students' perils lend fresh urgency to state guidance for schoolshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/AT7_FpCtxwU/lgbt_students_perils_lend_fres.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerFri, 02 Sep 2016 08:15:23 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19209170]]>John Austin is the president of the Michigan State Board of Education. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. John AustinGuest writer&amp;nbsp; By John...noJohn Austin is the president of the Michigan State Board of Education. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. John AustinGuest writer&amp;nbsp; By John...John Austin is the president of the Michigan State Board of Education. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. John AustinGuest writer&amp;nbsp; By John...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/09/lgbt_students_perils_lend_fres.htmlClean Power Plan, renewable standards will save Michigan liveshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/EarB3WqRSr4/clean_power_plan_renewable_sta.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsGuest writerWed, 31 Aug 2016 08:33:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19190160]]>Kindra Weid is a registered nurse and coordinator of the MI Air MI Health Coalition, which advocates for policies that address air pollution for Michigan communities. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And...noKindra Weid is a registered nurse and coordinator of the MI Air MI Health Coalition, which advocates for policies that address air pollution for Michigan communities. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And...Kindra Weid is a registered nurse and coordinator of the MI Air MI Health Coalition, which advocates for policies that address air pollution for Michigan communities. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/08/clean_power_plan_renewable_sta.htmlEnbridge, regulations worked as they should have -- so why the Line 5 fuss? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_opinion/~3/AOOTiG-HRBY/enbridge_regulations_worked_as.htmltag:dphawkintag:Enbridge Inc.tag:environmenttag:Great Lakestag:statewide-guest-columnstag:straits-pipelineGuest writerWed, 31 Aug 2016 10:54:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.19184795]]>Jason Hayes is the director of environmental policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Jason Hayes...noJason Hayes is the director of environmental policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Jason Hayes...Jason Hayes is the director of environmental policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Jason Hayes...tag:dphawkin, tag:Enbridge Inc., tag:environment, tag:Great Lakes, tag:statewide-guest-columns, tag:straits-pipelinehttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/08/enbridge_regulations_worked_as.htmlnonadult